Bluehavana Podcast

Dave visits with One Earth Energy Lab Manager Kisha Jennings.  A recently built ethanol facility in east central Illinois, One Earth Energy provides 46 jobs and creates a good deal of economic benefit to the Gibson City Illinois area.  Kisha describes her work and gives a great overview of the the ethanol operations area.  Enjoy!

Dave talks with Jared Davis and Jake Bradford about their time as FFA members at GCMS High School.  They discuss the annual Scholarship Auction, which provides each graduating member $500 toward future learning. Jake and Jared talk a little about life outside of school as well.  Enjoy!

Hear Dave's quick interview with Steve Bellman of Progressive Insurance.  They talk Snapshot, Flo, and Progressive's position as the #1 insurer of motorcycles in the US.  Enjoy!

Ross and Darrin take a trip around the world of sports.  Included are NFL and NCAA football, including a tough matchup this week for the Illini.

Dave visits with KiLee Lidwell-McFerren about the GCMS Veterans Day Celebration.  As Assistant Principal of the elementary school, Mrs McFerren also talks about her transition from Art Teacher at the district to her new role.  She describes GCMS University, a program for new teachers, and her part in helping with this valuable program.  Enjoy the great discussion! 

Ross, Darrin, and Dave Brown cover IHSA, NCAA, and NFL football for this week.

Dave Brown talks with Insurance Providers Group owner and healthcare specialist Marty Nuss.  Marty talks about progress with the Affordable Care Act, and topics folks should be thinking about this week.  A pair of helpful websites are shared, and they talk about what to expect next week.  Enjoy!   www.healthcare.org www.krr.org www.ipgins.com 

Dave and Ross discuss IHSA, NCAA, and NFL football.  They review the GCMS Falcon, Illini, and Bears games.  Then after a preview of next week, they discuss Ross' now published article in the Gibson City Courier.  Enjoy!  (29 min)

Dave has a great conversation with GCMS technology coordinator Walker Willis.  Starting with the BUG program (Being Unbelievably Good) they talk about Walker's work at the school leading our youngsters in technology learning.  After a brief discussion of the new Booster Club scoreboard displays, they discuss podcasting and a good bit about social media.  Finally we learn what is up a the Willis household during after school hours.  Enjoy! (18 min)

Darrin joins Dave and Ross for a recap of Week 1 in football and a preview of the games this coming weekend. Included is a sneak peak at our next Blue Havana Podcast for next week.  

Dave sits for a great chat with Myra Perkins, owner/operator of Perky Cupcakes in Gibson City.  They talk baking, cupcake inspiration, and life in the Perkins household.  Shorty afterwards, Dave inhales the red velvet cupcake Myra brought in. Enjoy!

Ross and Dave have a great discussion with GCMS Assistant Principal and head football coach Mike Allen.  They talk sports, family, the new booster club scoreboard, and the HOIC conference.  Enjoy the informative discussion!  (18min)